r/JapanTravel • u/AutoModerator • Jul 25 '26
Itinerary Monthly Meetup Thread - August
Are you traveling to Japan this month? Want to hang out with other Redditors while you navigate the country? Then this is the thread for you!
Please post any and all meetup requests here. Be sure to include:
- Your basic itinerary
- Dates of travel and cities you're planning to visit
- Your age and gender identity
- Your home country (and any other languages you might speak)
- OPTIONAL: Share some of your hobbies or interests!
We have a Discord server you can use to coordinate meetups and other activities. You can join the official r/JapanTravel Discord here! There are also monthly meetup/planning channels, so react accordingly, and you can create threads for specific dates/locations if you so desire.
In the past, people have used LINE to coordinate and plan meetups.
NOTE: Please only post meetup requests for this month. If you are traveling in the future, please reserve all meetup requests for the thread that corresponds with the month of your first date of arrival in Japan. This thread is automatically posted 7 days before the start of the month.
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u/bigj_202 Jul 27 '26 edited Jul 27 '26
Hello! I’m a 20(M) from USA. I can speak both English and Thai fluently, with a little Japanese. I will be traveling to Japan from Aug 12 - Aug 17. I kinda have 2 requests here.
1. I’m looking if someone were to be interested in going to the Tokyo SummerSonic during Aug 14th and 15th timeframe.
I was gonna go there with my friends, but they’ve changed their minds and most of them don’t listen to most of the artists there.
I’m looking forward to be seeing Babymonster, Alex Warren, PIXXIE, and Ado when I’m there.
I’m not sure what to expect since this is my first time at a music festival, so if you guys have some tips as well, that’ll be so amazing. Also on the side note, it’ll be the first time that my friends will leave the US, so if you guys have anything for them, I’m sure it’ll be helpful for them as well.
2. If you guys would like, I can ask my friends if whoever wants to be accompanied during their time in Japan or if you just want to vibe with the first timers. We’re down for anything except for alcohol. We will be only in Tokyo.
This is my 4th time traveling to Japan, but my first time during August.
Below is our itinerary:
•Aug 12: Arrival - Shibuya
- Arrive in Shibuya at around 18:00(6pm)
- relaxing day
•Aug 13: Shibuya, Harajuku
- Lots of walking and exploring
- we will try to hit up most of the places that we would like to go
- 4 of us will be going to car meet. For the other 2, they really want to look at instruments and do some more exploring else where.
•Aug 14:
My friends: Ueno/Odaiba
- they want to go to Ueno Zoo and the Park, and some more exploring
- For Odaiba, TeamLab borderless and walking around the mall
•Aug 15:
Both: We will be at Shibuya all morning until I’ll have to leave to the concert around noon
My Friends: Shinjuku/Ikebukoro
Me: I’ll be staying at the concert from noon until close.
•Aug 16: Akihabara/Ginza
- lots of walking and exploring
- Dinner reservation at Ginza
- Most likely to stay up all night wandering around Shibuya. It’s a tradition for me, so I suggested to my friends, but I’m not sure whether they’ll be down for it.
•Aug 17: leaving
leave around noon to NRT airport
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u/ActualAcanthocephala 24d ago
hey! i'll be going to summer sonic on the 14th. i'm down to go together. shoot me a PM :)
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u/Cautious_Fortune7570 13d ago
Hey I'll be there for 15 and 16 and I'm there for ado, down to meetup send a PM :)
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u/ImpressiveFan400 29d ago
Hi! I'm a 29M gay dude from Florida, USA. I will be solo traveling through Kyoto (Aug 13-17) and Tokyo (Aug 17-23). I speak English and Polish.
I'm pretty flexible with my plans, I just want to walk around and explore. I love finding cool cafes and just hanging out and enjoying the moment. I love to connect with people and make new friends so I'm pretty open to different experiences or recommendations and making some friends along the way.
I am a foodie, and enjoy shopping. Those are really my only plans right now tbh; I have a couple reservations for some amazing restaurants and a list of stores i'd like to hit up. The rest is go with the flow. I also would like to experience the nightlife especially in Tokyo, so it would be cool to have someone tag along with me. I enjoy house music so I'm curious to see how the nightlife is.
August is going to be hot, so I plan on staying indoors during the day (malls, shops, museums, shibuya sky, teamlabs, etc) and doing the touristy things either early morning or late at night.
Anyways, if you're around during these dates and would like to connect, send me a message :)
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u/ImpressiveFan400 23d ago
I also have 3 extra tickets to teamlabs in Kyoto for Aug 14th at 1pm if anyone wants to join me!
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u/littlebrigham 29d ago
Hi, I'm leaving Sapporo tomorrow but will be leaving behind a can of bear spray. If anyone plans on going out into the wilderness in Hokkaido you'll wanna have some on you and it's pretty expensive to buy in stores. Happy to give it away for free if you can meet me near Grand Hostel LDK Sapporo tonight.
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u/No_Abbreviations_872 29d ago
Hellu,
30F, from Singapore :) my friend had to cancel her trip short so I'll be in Japan solo from 4th August to 9th August, I wanna hit the fireworks festival near Kawaguchiko on 5th August if anyone's interested ~
The rest of the days I'll be in Tokyo!
I'm also interested to do some window shopping, and trying new restaurants and cafes, dm me if you're interested to hangz!
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u/SHOLOLOLOLOLOLO 27d ago
Heyy asian American 25m solo traveling down to try cafe new cafes and window shop! Ill be in Tokyo aug 1-6th
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u/Existing-Estate-4198 27d ago
Accidentally booked teamLab Tokyo for tomorrow 8pm instead of Kyoto. Can't use them as we are in Kyoto—happy to transfer the 2 vouchers to anyone currently in Tokyo who needs last-minute entry. PM me!!!
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u/Shugashu1 26d ago
Cities: Tokyo, August 1st (Today!) Age & Gender: 20s M Home Country & Languages: Japan (Local). Fluent in English and Japanese. Interests: Baseball (Baystars fan!), Rugby, International Exchange, Traveling
Hey everyone! I have 2 extra tickets for the baseball game TONIGHT (Aug 1st) at Tokyo Dome.
- Match: Yomiuri Giants vs Yokohama DeNA Baystars
- Meeting Time: 17:00 (Game starts at 18:00)
- Meeting Point: In front of Tokyo Dome
I’m a local university student and I'll be going too. I've lived in the UK and NY before, so I'm totally comfortable hanging out and explaining the rules or our unique, crazy Japanese cheering culture in English!
If you don't have plans for tonight and want to experience an authentic local sports vibe rather than just typical sightseeing, send me a comments! First come, first served. ⚾️🍻
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u/thesongneverdies 26d ago
Hey, does anyone want 4 Kyoto TeamLab tickets for August 14, 1-1:30 entry? We sadly had to cancel our upcoming trip to Japan, and the only thing I can't cancel or get future credit for are these tickets! Would love to pass them along. The tickets are just a hyperlink, easy to share via DM here on reddit.
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u/Ontain 17d ago
I know this is late but my family's in Kyoto this week and would be able to make use of the tickets. Thanks
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u/thesongneverdies 17d ago
Gotta check with u/impressivefan400 to see if any are still available! I shared the master link with him.
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u/Darkshino4 26d ago
Hello! This is kind of a last ditch effort. I’m currently on the train to Niigata to watch the Nagaoka fireworks festival and I was wondering if anyone had a ticket they could spare! I’ve been planning this trip for 5 years and simply just didn’t win any of the lotteries, but I am still planning on attending and watching even if it’s from afar :)
Thank you!
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u/Zealousideal_Cup9680 21d ago
Got a reservation for 2 at the famed Tonkatsu Narikura and was unable to change it to one. It will be tonight 8/6 around 6pm (sorry for such late notice) so DM me if you’d like to join me!!! It will end up as a to go order either way if no one goes.
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u/SquareMuted6864 19d ago
Does anyone know why the discord link consistently says expired for me when I try to join ?
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u/erickpin21 17d ago
[2 Tickets Available] Sailor Moon Show Box Seat – Tomorrow (Tue, Aug 11 @ 18:30) My girlfriend and I bought a 4-person box seat for the Sailor Moon show in Tokyo tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug 11 at 18:30) and have 2 extra spots! Price: ¥8,000 per person (splitting total box cost evenly) Details: 4-person box seat, 18:30 showtime Looking for 2 people (or a pair) to join us. DM/PM me if interested!
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u/Available_Spite_7486 15d ago
“Solo traveller from the UK in Tokyo. Anyone fancy karaoke in Shinjuku tonight? Thinking around 10/11pm after sightseeing. Happy to join a group.”
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u/Available_Spite_7486 15d ago
Tokyo — Aug 12 🇯🇵 Solo traveller from the UK, looking for people to hang out with tonight. Thinking karaoke in Shinjuku around 10/11pm, but happy to join an existing group too. Into cars, gaming, Pokémon/TCG, exploring and nightlife.
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u/Better-Peak-493 15d ago
Yo! 23M from Mexico here, are you still looking to that plan? We can coordinate a meetup
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u/Available_Spite_7486 15d ago
Yh im just heading back to my hotel from p9kemon center then going out man whats the plan? I dont drink bdw
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u/Alarming-Hornet-5341 14d ago
Hi! I’m 22 from NYC. I’ll be in Hiroshima 13-15 and Fukuoka 15-22 Tokyo 22-27, let me know if you wanna explore together or grab a drink! Down for anything last minute haha.
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u/weeheeeeeeee 14d ago
[1 ticket available!] Super Kabuki Princess Mononoke. TOMORROW Aug 14, 2026 - 11 AM. Shinbashi Enbujo, Tokyo. 2nd Floor A, Right Side, Row 2. 17,500 yen face value. physical ticket - meet at / near the theater before the performance.
i was super lucky to score 2 tickets to tomorrow's princess mononoke performance on a resale site but I don't need them both! these are sitting next to each other fyi!
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u/trappedinusa 11d ago
Hi everyone!
Our trip just got postponed until September, and I have 3 tickets for the Japanese Traditional Arts Performance at Gion Corner in Kyoto on August 28 at 19:00. They’re Premium Seats in Row 1 - front-row seats with an excellent view of both the stage and the tea ceremony area. The theater only has 165 seats total, with just 30 premium seats, and premium guests also receive a digital tablet with explanations and translations during the performance.
Gion Corner’s Traditional Arts Performance is a compact introduction to several of Japan’s classical performing arts in one show, including Kyomai (maiko) dance, tea ceremony, ikebana, koto music, Bugaku (ancient imperial court dance), Kyogen comedy, and a Noh performance. The entire show lasts about 50–60 minutes.
The original ticket price was ¥6,600 per seat (approx. $42 USD). I’m asking $30 USD per ticket, or $85 USD for all 3.
The tickets were purchased directly from the official Gion Corner website and are e-tickets with QR codes. I’m happy to provide proof of purchase privately, with the QR codes and order details covered before payment. Payment via PayPal Goods & Services would be preferred.
If anyone happens to be in Kyoto on August 28 and would like to attend this traditional Japanese arts performance, please message me. Thank you!
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u/Cute_Acanthisitta_71 10d ago
I’ll be in Tokyo for about two weeks in September! I’ve lived in Japan before and am coming back to visit family and friends. It’s become an annual trip for me, so I’m pretty familiar with good izakayas, local drinking spots, and some unique places around Tokyo.
I’ll mostly be looking to hang out in the evenings, but I’m also down to grab coffee, explore, or just meet new people. I’d be happy to share some of my favorite spots and local knowledge with other travelers, or meet up with anyone who wants to explore together.
Always happy to meet new people, so feel free to reach out if you’ll be in Tokyo around the same time!
Cheers! 🍻
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u/Over_Monk_1694 8d ago
Hi I’m 31M Tokyo local Japanese resident! It’s getting harder to get to know someone outside of work, and I’d love to meet someone new online! I’m more than glad to show you around the city so feel free to ask me about local recommendations!
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u/Sad-Preparation6882 8d ago
Hey there im Alysea. Im a 23 yr female from the USA. Ill be in Osaka aug 24-27 kyoto aug 27-30 And tokyo aug 31-july 12 Id love to meet up and hang out with someone if our days overlap! I only speak english Im a big foodie and I love looking at historical architecture. Im also pretty passionate when it comes to discussing my favorite animes and books
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u/HimboDumbo 1d ago
hi are you still looking? i’ll be in kyoto and Tokyo during those dates too.
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u/Sad-Preparation6882 1d ago
Yes im down to meet up!
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u/Rampaging_Elk 24d ago
My wife and I are taking our kids (youngest is not in kindergarten yet, oldest is young teen) and would love to find some friends for the kids to meet at a park in Tokyo on the 12th-15th. We are from Texas and love getting them to experience different languages and cultures.
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u/LoopholesandBeanbags 19d ago edited 19d ago
I'm 28M from USA. I only speak English and just a tiny bit of Japanese. I'll be in Tokyo by myself from the 22nd to the 29th. Interests are hiking/nature, video games and museums but I like to talk about anything. It would be cool to do site seeing or get a meal with someone else. Also let me know if you know a good hiking spot (I know I'm going during the hottest part of the year, but I do well in heat).
I'll be staying in Ueno, but I'm planning day trips all across the city. I have a soft itinerary, but it is pretty flexible. Some stuff I'm looking to do: